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Calder Gardens, Philadelphia, PA
Calder Gardens is a show-stopping new museum in downtown Philadelphia dedicated to The Barnes Foundation‘s large collection of Alexander Calder works. It’s a small complex on a neglected building site between the highway and Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The architects at Herzog & de Meuron cleverly buried the galleries into the hillside, making it much bigger…
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Espresso Martinis for Late Summer Nights
As the heat of summer meanders on and the days feel longer (even though they’re getting shorter), my lack of sleep always catches up with me. Between the hot nights and summer life stretching on into the night, all while waking up earlier to take advantage of the cooler mornings, proper sleep always feels unattainable…
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Summer Reads and a Playlist
It’s already August and you need a new read for summer. Maybe, you’ve already finished a book or two this summer or have yet to start on one. Either way, here’s a couple of recommendations to get you off your screens and into a nice relaxing reading mode. Ina Garten’s Memoir Ina is referred to…
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Valley Craft Ales
Is the best pizza in New England hiding in Wilmington, Vermont? Yes. Yes, it is. The Best New England Pizza is at Valley Craft Ales New Haven pizza spots have long held the crown for New England’s best pizza. Some eccentrics even prefer it to New York City’s pizzerias. While, Rhode Island has great pizza,…
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The Barn Shoppe by Carter Richards Style
The next open weekend for The Barn Shoppe is this Friday and Saturday, July 24th + 25th, 10 AM – 4 PM. The Barn Shoppe is a hidden treasure in Danby, 20 minutes north of the Dorset village green. Anne Carter curates a special selection of vintage clothing, furniture and homegoods for each of her…
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Superette – Modern General
Superette is in the heart of Manchester, Vermont on Depot St. Definitely stop-by while you’re in town for your trip. Superette has everything you need and falls squarely into the new category of general stores popping up in places like Los Angeles and Brooklyn. Along with gifts, beer/wine, local fresh baked bread and dried goods, check…
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Hildene | The Lincoln Family Home
Welcome to our third post on our Visit Southern Vermont guide. Hildene is hosting a food and wine pairing May 23rd as part of the inaugural Manchester Food & Wine Festival this weekend. Get tickets here. Hildene is a lot of things: a museum, a garden, a working farm, a nature preserve, a home for events, including the…
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Historic Marble Rail Trail
Welcome to the 2nd stop on our Visit Southern Vermont guide. The Marble Rail Trail is a beautiful walk or ride all summer long. The Historic Marble Rail Trail is a 2.3 mile bike path connecting North Rd to Hunter Park, the rec park (Dana L Thompson Memorial Park) and Manchester Elementary School. Great for…
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Dorset Garden Market
The Dorset Garden Market Opens Tomorrow, May 7th When the Dorset Garden Market opens, its an annual sign that spring is well underway and summer is just around the corner. The Dorset Garden Market is easy to find on the corner of Rt 30 and Morse Hill Road. It’s open seasonally from the spring through…
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Ramp Season is Here
April is here and ramp season is underway. We started foraging over the weekend for ramps and they are coming up strong. It’s still early, but looks like it may peak this coming weekend, depending on where your preferred stash is located. Check Your Spots Now If you have a preferred spot to look for…
